The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office says a multi-agency traffic and narcotics enforcement operation resulted in 112 traffic stops across the county on October 3.
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office worked alongside the Winamac Police Department, with K-9 units from the White County Sheriff’s Office and Starke County Sheriff’s Office providing support for Operation: October Sky.
Law enforcement conducted 112 traffic stops during the operation. The Sheriff’s Office said offenses encountered included possession of controlled substances, reckless driving involving speeds above 95 mph, operating while intoxicated and an outstanding arrest warrant from another county.
A total of 17 citations were issued during the operation.
Chief Deputy Seth Barton also thanked Pulaski County dispatchers for handling the increased radio traffic generated during the enforcement detail.
The Sheriff’s Office said residents with concerns about specific areas or issues can contact the department through its social media account or call dispatch at 574-946-6655.
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